REVIEW: BMW Master Tech Service **Lake Forest

fresh_LA · 03-13-2013, 01:32 AM

Service Maintenance Review

Andrew Russell, BMW Master Tech

Lake Forest, CA

Recently my 07 e92 hit 50,000 miles so I decided to find a servicer for a tune up. While shopping around for a good Indy mechanic, I was referred to a BMW master tech out of Lake Forest, CA. A fellow member gave me his contact info so I decided to shoot him a text. After exchanging texts for a few weeks, I decided to pull the trigger on some recommended BMW maintenance along with shell blasting of my intake valves.

Service's done:

- Intake Valve cleaning (Walnut shell blast)
- Replace spark plugs and reset CBS data
- Flush brake fluid
- Flush Hydraulic clutch fluid
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Power steering flush
- Oil change

Took the car in on Saturday morning and went back to pick it up Sunday just before noon. He took the liberty of upgrading my brake and clutch fluid to ATE blue dot 4. My warranty is up this summer, so he fully inspected the entire engine, ends up i have a small oil leak somewhere around the profile gaskets which I will be taking to the dealership to get checked out asap. Also found that my lower control arm on the driver side is leaking. (perfect excuse to upgrade to M3 upper and lower control arms)

Andrew was very professional and he knew exactly what he was talking about. He is very knowledgeable with BMW's, especially the N54.

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Reason for this review is to recommend him as a good INDY mechanic to those looking for services without the hassle of getting the runaround or getting over charged. Very humble and willing to take the time to explain things in full detail. I am planning on using him for mostly all my installs, including my coilovers setup which hopefully come REAL soon.

Prices were very reasonable compared to other shops I looked into.

The shop is located off El Toro and the 5 fwy. Hopefully you SoCal heads give him a shot...

PM me for his details if you are interested.

THANKS FOR LOOKING!

Bullet · 03-13-2013, 02:32 AM

They cleaned my valves as well, great guy to work with would definitely recommend them!

Ninjasane · 03-13-2013, 02:43 AM

swung by for a simple oil change...i think i found my mechanic

Spensaur · 03-13-2013, 04:20 AM

Definitely PM me the name of his shop. I'll be looking for a place around here for some independent services when the time comes...

Bimmer Barney · 03-13-2013, 11:55 AM

I have also had work done by Andrew. I'm extremely picky with mechanics, since I do most of my own work. I expect a mechanic to do at least a good a job as I would since I'm paying them, and rarely do mecahnics meet that expectation; but Drew does and then some.

JeffNasty · 03-13-2013, 12:43 PM

If you don't mind, what was his pricing on those repairs / preventative services?

fresh_LA · 03-13-2013, 04:23 PM

All PM's replied to.

KwlAznKid · 03-13-2013, 04:38 PM

nice! thanks for sharing, lake forst is right down the street from my work! do you know if he does any welding/exhaust work? or any body work?

fixedreality · 03-13-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffNasty

If you don't mind, what was his pricing on those repairs / preventative services?

Would like to know as well!

unrealii · 03-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Can someone PM me his info?

Thanks.

nukezero · 03-13-2013, 07:55 PM

how much did all that cost individually?

fresh_LA · 03-14-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

nice! thanks for sharing, lake forst is right down the street from my work! do you know if he does any welding/exhaust work? or any body work?

not 100% sure if he does body work or welding, mostly engine work.

fresh_LA · 03-14-2013, 12:28 AM

All PM's sent to those who asked... cheers!

didyoufeelit · 03-14-2013, 12:52 AM

thanks for the reference, i work really close by so this will definitely be useful. please pm me his details

fresh_LA · 03-14-2013, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by didyoufeelit

thanks for the reference, i work really close by so this will definitely be useful. please pm me his details

PM sent.

///M297 · 03-14-2013, 09:49 AM

Absolutely interest in his info. I am close by.
Ryan

Bimmer Barney · 03-14-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M297

Absolutely interest in his info. I am close by.
Ryan

PM you number so I can text you contact information. You don't have enough posts for me to PM you.

///M297 · 03-14-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

PM you number so I can text you contact information. You don't have enough posts for me to PM you.

Damn, I am new here so I can't PM
ryan.t.mac@gmail.com
Ryan

fresh_LA · 03-14-2013, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M297

Damn, I am new here so I can't PM
ryan.t.mac@gmail.com
Ryan

emailed you his contact info.

thanks.

Tim07e90 · 03-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Hey Fresh,

Can you PM me his info as well? Thanks!

-Tim

03-15-2013, 12:46 AM

Would also like info and pricing.

fresh_LA · 03-15-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by index1489

Would also like info and pricing.

sweet... Ill PM the info right now.

I'm in Chino too by the way!

03-13-2013, 01:32 AM	#1
fresh_LA First Lieutenant 14 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	Service Maintenance Review Andrew Russell, BMW Master Tech Lake Forest, CA Recently my 07 e92 hit 50,000 miles so I decided to find a servicer for a tune up. While shopping around for a good Indy mechanic, I was referred to a BMW master tech out of Lake Forest, CA. A fellow member gave me his contact info so I decided to shoot him a text. After exchanging texts for a few weeks, I decided to pull the trigger on some recommended BMW maintenance along with shell blasting of my intake valves. Service's done: - Intake Valve cleaning (Walnut shell blast) - Replace spark plugs and reset CBS data - Flush brake fluid - Flush Hydraulic clutch fluid - Coolant system flush - Transmission fluid service - Power steering flush - Oil change Took the car in on Saturday morning and went back to pick it up Sunday just before noon. He took the liberty of upgrading my brake and clutch fluid to ATE blue dot 4. My warranty is up this summer, so he fully inspected the entire engine, ends up i have a small oil leak somewhere around the profile gaskets which I will be taking to the dealership to get checked out asap. Also found that my lower control arm on the driver side is leaking. (perfect excuse to upgrade to M3 upper and lower control arms) Andrew was very professional and he knew exactly what he was talking about. He is very knowledgeable with BMW's, especially the N54. Pre and Post of the Intake Valves... Reason for this review is to recommend him as a good INDY mechanic to those looking for services without the hassle of getting the runaround or getting over charged. Very humble and willing to take the time to explain things in full detail. I am planning on using him for mostly all my installs, including my coilovers setup which hopefully come REAL soon. Prices were very reasonable compared to other shops I looked into. The shop is located off El Toro and the 5 fwy. Hopefully you SoCal heads give him a shot... PM me for his details if you are interested. THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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Bullet Major 55 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So cal iTrader: (6)	They cleaned my valves as well, great guy to work with would definitely recommend them! __________________ Cobb // Helix // BMS // E9X Picture game: 1
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Ninjasane Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Pre-LCI E90 335i Jet Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2)	swung by for a simple oil change...i think i found my mechanic
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Spensaur Lieutenant 38 Rep 555 Posts Drives: E93 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 328i [9.00]	Definitely PM me the name of his shop. I'll be looking for a place around here for some independent services when the time comes... __________________ 2007 E93 328i \| Space Gray Coral Red \| M-Tech Front Bumper w/ Carbon Fiber Splitters \| BMW Performance Rear Bumper \| BMW Performance Exhaust w/ Secondary Cat Delete \| Injen Intake \| HID Angel Eyes \| M3 Trunk Lip Spoiler
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Bimmer Barney Lieutenant Colonel 1250 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90M ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (4)	I have also had work done by Andrew. I'm extremely picky with mechanics, since I do most of my own work. I expect a mechanic to do at least a good a job as I would since I'm paying them, and rarely do mecahnics meet that expectation; but Drew does and then some. __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 DCT ZCP Slicktop
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fresh_LA First Lieutenant 14 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	All PM's replied to.
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	nice! thanks for sharing, lake forst is right down the street from my work! do you know if he does any welding/exhaust work? or any body work? __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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unrealii Captain 75 Rep 630 Posts Drives: '09 335 E93 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 2009 BMW 335I [10.00]	Can someone PM me his info? Thanks.
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didyoufeelit Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 288 Posts Drives: tiag e90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA iTrader: (3)	thanks for the reference, i work really close by so this will definitely be useful. please pm me his details
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///M297 Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Sold: E91 6MT. Now: 07 RS4 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Absolutely interest in his info. I am close by. Ryan
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Tim07e90 Captain 130 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [8.50]	Hey Fresh, Can you PM me his info as well? Thanks! -Tim __________________ Performance Mods: ST Coilovers \| R1 Concepts Premier Rotors w/Hawk HPS Pads \| ECS Stainless Steel Brake Lines \| OEM 219M Wheels \| Bridgestone Potenza RE760 \| Precision Euro Spacers \| AA Race Headers \| AFE Race Midpipes \| Remus Powersound Quad Exhaust \| AA Offroad Tune \| RevMotoring Intake Pipe \| Cyba Scoops
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